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Bluebellflora
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2 months ago

Unable to start: The Sims 4 is already running - Mac only

If you're experiencing this error message it doesn't mean your game is already running, the actual message itself is incorrect. It means The Sims 4 cannot access the Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 fold...
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poeticari
2 years ago

Origin, Sims 4 & 3 all have full disk access. I think it is important to add that I am using an external hard drive. 

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2 years ago
@poeticari

Yes, using an external hard drive is very relevant. Have you created the symlink to store the TS4 folder on the external drive?
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    poeticari
    2 years ago

    No I have not, I would need directions on how to do so? 

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      poeticari
      2 years ago
      @Bluebellflora

      I have found your YouTube video on how to create the symlink, no directions needed.
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        Bluebellflora
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        2 years ago
        @poeticari

        I wasn’t asking because you should create the symlink. I was asking because it could be related if you had done so.

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